Over 30 Kings Cross venues with discounts on food and drink this November

It’s been ten years since Sydney’s infamous lockout laws dampened our spirits and turned off the lights on the city’s nightlife. The laws were officially repealed in 2021 (which, alas, was a complete surprise at the height of the Covid lockdown). However, this year we’ve seen a resurgence in Sydney’s evening scene thanks to new government reforms making it easier for venues to stay open going forward. This November, more than 30 King’s Cross venues, including Vermuteria, Chula, Pelicano, Hook, Potts Point Hotel and many more – are teaming up for the Light Up The Cross campaign, offering great deals on food and drink and nightly shenanigans aimed at revitalizing the Cross and reviving its golden days.

This month features $12 glow-in-the-dark cocktails, weekend DJ sets, high-energy drag performances, free and colorful concerts, and tons of cool late-night fun. Look out for the neon ‘Light Up The Cross’ signs at your favorite King’s Cross venues and head inside.

Nathaniel Bourke, strategic director of the Kings Cross Quarter Team, said: “Kings Cross has always been a place of vibrant energy, creativity and inclusivity. We are thrilled to bring back that spirit and invite everyone to experience the Cross in a whole new light.”

“This regeneration is not just about the venues – it is about the growth of the area over the last few years, the regeneration of the community and the celebration of the history and culture that makes Kings Cross unique,” ​​Bourke added.

Throughout November, you can buy King’s Cross-inspired cocktails for $12 at Penny’s Hoteland $12 glow-in-the-dark pomegranate palomas and shrimp ceviche tostadas at the Mexican eatery. Chula. Recently reopened Weapon length also offers glowing Lagoon Blue Margaritas for $12, as well as amazing drag shows throughout the week. Cocktail bar Grove bar Every Friday from 21:00 there is a party with a dark energy DJ, and every Saturday there is a series dedicated to fighting in the dark. Dulcie is tapping into Aussie nostalgia this month with 80s-inspired drinks, live piano on Wednesdays and jazz on Thursdays. For a little more color, Potts Point Hotel I’ll also be rocking neon cocktails all month.

Also, go to beginner Teddy daily happy hour from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm (with all-day happy hour on Sundays), oyster and piano bar Hook half price freshly shucked oysters from 17:00 to 19:00 (Wednesday to Sunday), and when it gets late, head to Pelicanorecently re-opened by the team of Armorica and Franca for dancing after dark.

Passionate? Us too. Find out more about Light Up The Cross here.

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